As a church, we are living in a beautiful season — our congregation is growing.
Fila’s vision is to be a disciple-making church for the city, and we are witnessing how God is at work, drawing people to Himself.
Jesus says in Luke 10:2: “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Fila’s Board has decided to invest specifically in hiring new staff members. In addition to new hires, there will be some staff changes as Pilvi Portela goes on maternity leave. During October, we will therefore be hiring additional staff as well as a maternity leave substitute.
We are opening several positions:
- Administrative Assistant, part-time, permanent position
- Church Pastor, part-time or full-time, fixed-term (substitute)
- Church Worker/Pastor, part-time or full-time — 2 to 4 positions available
See the detailed job descriptions below.
Administrative Assistant – Part-time, Permanent Position
Responsibilities include managing office routines, coordinating internal and external communications, maintaining the membership register and calendars, assisting in scheduling meetings and events for Fila’s leaders and church community, and communicating with various stakeholders.
Strong social skills and initiative are valuable assets. Fluency in Finnish and English is required; Swedish language skills are considered an advantage. You’ll also need a big heart for the local church and for building God’s Kingdom.
The work involves using various digital tools and databases. Useful skills include website maintenance, proficiency in Excel and Google Drive, and managing the church’s digital membership system.
Working hours: approximately 2–2.5 days per week, primarily on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Some evening and weekend work may occur. Most of the work takes place at the church premises.
Earliest start date: Tuesday, November 4.
Church Pastor – Part-time or Full-time, Fixed-Term Substitute
Do you have a pastoral heart and a desire to see people grow and be discipled in their faith?
Responsibilities include planning and developing church life and gatherings as part of the team. Areas of responsibility may include leading Sunday services, mentoring and pastoral meetings, involvement in The Way discipleship school, connecting with new believers, overseeing some Fila teams and meeting with team leaders, communication and preaching, developing the discipleship strategy, and supporting volunteer leaders.
Start date: between November 1 and December 1, 2025.
Church Worker / Pastor – Fixed-Term
We are seeking several church workers or pastors to serve in different ministry areas, supporting the church’s growth and building Fila’s future.
Our current needs are broad, and the roles will be defined based on applicants’ skills, experience, and education.
Contract length: 12 months + 12 months (renewable).
Possible focus areas include:
- Kids Ministry Leader or Pastor
- Family Ministry Pastor
- Community Builder
- Developer and Trainer for Discipling and Missional Small Groups
- Mentor for New Believers and Trainer for Mentors
- Discipleship Pathway Designer
- Developer of Volunteer Work and Gift-Based Service
- Digital Storytelling (combined with other roles)
- Financial Administration (possibly combined with administrative assistant duties)
Start date: between November 1, 2025, and January 5, 2026.
Interested?
Do you feel called to help build the church of the future — a church that disciples people to follow Jesus?
We are developing a groundbreaking discipling culture that transforms how we think and act as a church. The primary task of our staff team is to lead this development and guide the church accordingly.
In addition, we value the following qualities in Fila team members:
- Perseverance and a soft heart
- Teamwork skills
- A desire to carry and build the church’s vision
- Willingness to grow and flexibility as the church develops
- Church membership and affiliation with a denomination or becoming a member
- Good Finnish and English language skills; Swedish is an advantage
How to Apply
Send your application by email to johan.forsback@filahelsinki.fi, including:
- Video Introduction: Name the file with your Full name and the role you are applying for. In the video (2-4 minutes), tell us why you would be a great fit for the role. Upload your video here: https://bit.ly/FilaVideoEsittely2025
- CV
- Application letter, specifying which position you are applying for
- We appreciate authentic and personal applications
Application deadline for all positions: Sunday, October 19.
Job Openings At Fila
As a church, we are living in a beautiful season — our congregation is growing.
Fila’s vision is to be a disciple-making church for the city, and we are witnessing how God is at work, drawing people to Himself.
Jesus says in Luke 10:2: “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Fila’s Board has decided to invest specifically in hiring new staff members. In addition to new hires, there will be some staff changes as Pilvi Portela goes on maternity leave. During October, we will therefore be hiring additional staff as well as a maternity leave substitute.
We are opening several positions:
- Administrative Assistant, part-time, permanent position
- Church Pastor, part-time or full-time, fixed-term (substitute)
- Church Worker, part-time or full-time — 2 to 4 positions available
See the detailed job descriptions below.
Administrative Assistant – Part-time, Permanent Position
Responsibilities include managing office routines, coordinating internal and external communications, maintaining the membership register and calendars, assisting in scheduling meetings and events for Fila’s leaders and church community, and communicating with various stakeholders.
Strong social skills and initiative are valuable assets. Fluency in Finnish and English is required; Swedish language skills are considered an advantage. You’ll also need a big heart for the local church and for building God’s Kingdom.
The work involves using various digital tools and databases. Useful skills include website maintenance, proficiency in Excel and Google Drive, and managing the church’s digital membership system.
Working hours: approximately 2–2.5 days per week, primarily on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Some evening and weekend work may occur. Most of the work takes place at the church premises.
Earliest start date: Tuesday, November 4.
Church Pastor – Part-time or Full-time, Fixed-Term Substitute
Do you have a pastoral heart and a desire to see people grow and be discipled in their faith?
Responsibilities include planning and developing church life and gatherings as part of the team. Areas of responsibility may include leading Sunday services, mentoring and pastoral meetings, involvement in The Way discipleship school, connecting with new believers, overseeing some Fila teams and meeting with team leaders, communication and preaching, developing the discipleship strategy, and supporting volunteer leaders.
Start date: between November 1 and December 1, 2025.
Church Worker / Pastor – Fixed-Term
We are seeking several church workers or pastors to serve in different ministry areas, supporting the church’s growth and building Fila’s future.
Our current needs are broad, and the roles will be defined based on applicants’ skills, experience, and education.
Contract length: 12 months + 12 months (renewable).
Possible focus areas include:
- Kids Ministry Leader or Pastor
- Family Ministry Pastor
- Community Builder
- Developer and Trainer for Discipling and Missional Small Groups
- Mentor for New Believers and Trainer for Mentors
- Discipleship Pathway Designer
- Developer of Volunteer Work and Gift-Based Service
- Digital Storytelling (combined with other roles)
- Financial Administration (possibly combined with administrative assistant duties)
Start date: between November 1, 2025, and January 5, 2026.
Interested?
Do you feel called to help build the church of the future — a church that disciples people to follow Jesus?
We are developing a groundbreaking discipling culture that transforms how we think and act as a church. The primary task of our staff team is to lead this development and guide the church accordingly.
In addition, we value the following qualities in Fila team members:
- Perseverance and a soft heart
- Teamwork skills
- A desire to carry and build the church’s vision
- Willingness to grow and flexibility as the church develops
- Church membership and affiliation with a denomination or becoming a member
- Good Finnish and English language skills; Swedish is an advantage
How to Apply
Send your application by email to johan.forsback@filahelsinki.fi, including:
- Video Introduction: Name the file with your Full name and the role you are applying for. In the video (2–4 minutes), tell us why you would be a great fit for the role. Upload your video here: https://bit.ly/FilaVideoEsittely2025
- CV
- Application letter, specifying which position you are applying for
- We appreciate authentic and personal applications
Application deadline for all positions: Sunday, October 19.
